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For Orlando Magic players to reach where they want to go, they must have fewer nights like Tuesday night. Playing their fourth game in five nights, the Magic ran out of energy. The Detroit Pistons dominated the glass and benefitted from a near-flawless shooting performance from reserve swingman Jodie Meeks to crush the Magic 109-86 at Amway Center. “We’ve got to learn how to play those games: four games in five nights,” guard Victor Oladipo said. “Whatever the case may be, we’ve got to find a way to win. They came out scorching and they finished scorching. Jodie Meeks is probably still scorching right now. So credit them. They played well.” The...

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